A Gotham Garden of Verses
This collection of poetry explores the city's darker aspects and the human experience within them. It delves into themes of urban decay, social commentary, and the struggles of everyday life in a crowded metropolis. The verses often employ vivid imagery to convey the grittiness and complexity of city living.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1928 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Humor · 301 words
First lines
I. In summer when the days are hot The subway is delayed a lot; In winter, quite the selfsame thing; In autumn also, and in spring.
And does it not seem strange to you That transportation is askew In this -- I pray, restrain your mirth! -- In this, the Greatest Town on Earth?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Humor, Urban, Social Commentary
- Length: 301 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is composed in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Satire — The verses employ humor and irony to critique urban life and societal norms.
- Humor — The content is light-hearted and intended to amuse, with playful observations about city life.
- Urban — The themes and settings are centered around city life and its peculiarities.
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Poetry Collection · Literary Fiction · American Literature · Verse Novel · Gotham City · New York City · Urban Landscape · City Life · Poetic Prose · Free Verse · Stream-of-Consciousness · Modernism